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Viola Credit closes $2 billion fund to fuel fintech growth | CTech
Viola Credit, a debt fund specializing in credit solutions for technology and fintech companies, has closed its third credit fund at $2 billion, exceeding its original target of $1.5 billion. The fund aims to support fintech companies by providing credit, with plans to execute 35 to 40 transactions ranging from $25 million to $300 million each. Viola Credit has partnered with Cadma Capital Partners, part of Apollo Global Management, in a $500 million collaboration to expand its asset-backed lending operations. The fund has attracted strong demand from institutional and private investors globally. Viola Credit is part of the Viola Group, managing over $6.5 billion in assets.
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מה גורם לעזיבות באחת מהקרנות המייסדות של ההייטק הישראלי
Viola Ventures, a prominent Israeli venture capital firm, is undergoing significant management changes as two key partners, Avi Zeevi and Danny Cohen, are stepping down. This transition is part of a broader generational shift within the firm, which is focusing on fintech, cyber, and AI investments. The firm recently raised $250 million for Viola Growth and is planning to raise a seventh fund. Despite these efforts, the firm faces challenges in the competitive venture capital landscape, with more specialized funds gaining traction. The changes aim to position Viola for long-term leadership, but the departure of experienced partners could pose challenges.
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Viola Credit closes $600m in $1.5b credit fund
Viola Credit, a global asset fund providing credit to startups, has announced the first closing of its third $600 million fund. The fund is designed to provide asset-backed credit to international fintech companies. This is the first stage in a $1.5 billion fund, which will be closed in the coming months. The fund will invest between $10 and $500 million per investment directly in Israeli and global fintech companies. Investors in the fund include veteran investors in Viola as well as institutional entities, including insurance companies, investment houses and Israeli and foreign banks.
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קרן ויולה קרדיט משלימה גיוס של 200 מיליון דולר | כלכליסט
Viola Credit, a fund specializing in credit for technology companies, is completing a fundraising round for a new debt fund of $200 million, primarily aimed at Israeli companies. The fund has already completed a first closing of $140 million, mostly from institutional investors in Israel and abroad. The new fund plans to finance about 60 Israeli companies and due to the long investment period, it will be able to recycle the funds capital more than once to a volume of about $400 million. Viola Credit plans to invest more than 50% of the funds money in Israeli companies.
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Viola Credit raising new $200 million fund | CTech
Viola Credit, a global alternative credit asset manager, is close to raising a new credit fund of $200 million, primarily aimed at Israeli firms. The fund has completed the first closing of $140 million in commitments, mostly from institutional investors. The fund plans to extend loans to early-stage tech companies with valuations between $20 million and $100 million. The new fund aims to finance around 60 Israeli firms and will have the capacity to recycle the funds capital multiple times, totaling approximately $400 million. Viola Credit plans to allocate over 50% of the funds resources to Israeli businesses.
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Viola Credit raises $700 million to support fintech startups with asset-backed lending CTech
Viola Credit has announced the final closing of the Viola Credit Alternative Lending Income Fund II (ALF II) with $700 million of investable capital. The fund will provide asset-backed lending transactions for fintech platforms to scale their origination business and partner with fintech platforms across multiple regions. Viola Credit is part of the Viola Group, Israels largest technology investment house.
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Israeli asset manager Viola Credit bolsters MarketFinance CBILS lending by £50m - AltFi
MarketFinance plans to extend up to £50m in additional CBILS loans with the support of £50m in institutional funding. The funding will help the company support SME applications for CBILS before the scheme ends. MarketFinance also introduced a new initiative called the unified application which allows businesses to file one application and explore various finance options. The companys lending speed has increased by 40% in the last six months, and it aims to make finance easily accessible and fairly priced for viable small businesses.
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Australia's OneVentures Partners with Israel's Viola Credit on a $78 Million Credit Fund
OneVentures Pty Ltd. is partnering with Viola Credit to launch a $78 million venture credit fund for high-growth technology companies in Australia. The fund will be launched to investors later in August and aims to reach first close by November. Viola Credit will be involved in deal screening, investment decisions, and portfolio reviews. This partnership allows Viola Credit to expand into the Asia Pacific region. OneVentures is the first partner in this region and will have the opportunity to partner on new products for Australia.
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